Program Overview

ONLINE Part-Time Master's Programme in Business and Organisation

The ONLINE Part-Time Master's Programme in Business and Organisation at the University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business, is a two-year programme designed for working professionals. It consists of 15 courses, with lectures held live online on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, twice a month.

Programme Details

• Duration: 2 years, 4 semesters
• Points: 120 ECTS per programme
• Title: Master of Arts (MA)
• Language: English
• Application deadline: 29 August 2025
• Starting date: October 2025

Programme Delivery

The programme is designed to provide a flexible yet structured learning experience, with an emphasis on academic excellence and practical relevance. Courses are delivered live online, and students receive course materials in the form of e-books and via the internet at the beginning of each course.

Key Advantages of the Programme

The programme offers a range of benefits, including:

• Identical training and teaching personnel as in Slovenia
• State-of-the-art learning environment
• High academic criteria, with a mix of theoretical and practical approaches to learning
• Highest business accreditation and internationally recognized diplomas
• Access to and unrestricted use of the electronic resource centre of the UL SEB
• An interdisciplinary environment for studying
• Immediate application of knowledge, with the ability to apply learned concepts in the workplace
• Work-life balance, with a flexible schedule that fits busy professional and personal lives
• Alumni Club membership

Is this Programme Right for You?

The programme is aimed at people from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds who want to improve their leadership skills and broaden their strategic perspective. It is suitable for:

• Managers and entrepreneurs with general management experience
• Functional leaders with important cross-functional responsibilities
• Economists and non-economists, ambitious technical experts, medical and pharmaceutical professionals
• Motivated individuals who can demonstrate their potential as leaders
• Bachelor graduates without professional experience

Mode of Study

The programme is structured as part-time study, with all lectures and activities delivered via an advanced online platform. This flexible format ensures that participants can balance their academic commitments with their professional and personal obligations.

Why Study at UL SEB

The University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business, is among the top 1% of business schools in the world, with three international accreditations (EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB). It is also one of the top 95 business schools in the Financial Times rankings.

Mandatory Courses

The programme includes the following mandatory courses:

• Managerial Economics
• Business Environment
• Financial Management
• Organisation and Management
• Marketing for Managers
• Strategic Management
• Operations Management
• Accounting for Managers
• Human Resource Management

Suggested Elective Courses

The programme offers the following suggested elective courses:

• Decision Support Systems
• Business Research
• Suggestive elective course (chosen by the Programme Director)

Elective Courses

Students choose three elective courses, with selection approved by the Programme Director.

Admission Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree
• Fluency in English
• Submission of all certificates proving the above criteria have been met
• A short letter of motivation

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee for the Master's study programme is €8,500.00, which can be paid in several instalments (1 to 6). The fee covers all lectures and examinations, obligatory academic literature, and supervision and defence of the Master's thesis.

Application and Enrolment

The call for enrolment into Master's degree study programmes is open, with application and enrolment procedures available.